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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Destin

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.9

4.9 (2426)

$30 and under

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and great food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life

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CherylVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Macadamia nut crusted snapper and Blue Crab Cakes… delicious!

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4.9

4.9 (3186)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Destin

About the restaurant

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.

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David

Dined 6 days ago

It's our annual tradition to come here for our Christmas Dinner. Most definitely a 5 star restaurant. If I dug deep to find one idea in which to make the occasion even better would be a tad more Christmas decorations. But I'm just nit picking. Great establishment, great staff. See you all next year.

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Grouper Almandine

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"Black Skillet" Filet Mignon

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Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2477)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Destin

About the restaurant

Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."

Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster.

Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment.

Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.

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Katelyn

Dined 4 days ago

Our experience was outstanding! My husband and I took my parents to eat as a Christmas gift. The restaurant itself is elegant and inviting, rich brown wood and candlelight. Our waiter made our experience memorable and special. We all agreed the filet mignon was the best we've ever eaten! Seagars truly is fine dining.

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Caesar Salad for Two

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Alaskan King Crab Legs

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Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.8

4.8 (2006)

$30 and under

Italian

Destin

About the restaurant

Two friends, two devoted family men, two restaurant lovers and now businessmen, that have been serving and delighting others for over 20+ years. We are excited to share with you our passion, our heart’s work: Pazzo Italiano.

Our menu has been carefully pieced together to bring you a combination of your favorite Italian staples, some more sophisticated flavors with a touch of fun and some new crazy combinations. We look forward to sharing our passion for taste and our love for service with you…

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CHRISTINE

Dined 1 day ago

Puzzle Italiano in Destin has become our go to place for special occasions or just a nice night out on the town. The staff is always professional and friendly and the food is terrific.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.7

4.7 (1720)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Destin

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!

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KimVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent! Everything. The service (Jason), food and ambiance!!!

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Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach

4.7

4.7 (951)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Pazzo Italiano SRB is the 2nd location of the highly rated and locals favorite Destin location, featuring award winning Italian dishes and wood fired Neapolitan pizza, full bar and two private rooms in a cosmopolitan Family friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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Marian

Dined 5 days ago

My family and I have been coming to Pazzo Italiano on Christmas Eve for dinner for the last 8 years. We’ve gone to your location in Destin and since you’ve opened in Santa Rosa Beach, we’ve been coming to this location. It is our family tradition to come here and it will continue to be. (We eat here many other times during the year too). Your entire staff are wonderful and the quality of food and how it’s prepared is delicious!! We always have a wonderful dining experience!! Thanks again for a wonderful evening! Merry Christmas to the entire Pazzo Italiano family.

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Eggplant Parmigiana

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Commelfo Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (635)

$31 to $50

European

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

"Commelfo" or "Comme il Faut" is coming from French and it means "Done proper way".

Commelfo – Modern Restaurant in our area that brought Destin and Miramar beach to life.We would like to offer our friends to taste a 24 K Gold!Gold at Commelfo is everywhere… start from design – continue with 24K Golden Cheesecake, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Ribeye Steak and Fillet Mignon. Everyone feels like a welcome guest and friend. Starting with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques, Commelfo talented chefs create original and unexpected dishes that bring these regional cuisines to a level never before experienced.

Welcome to Commelfo – Welcome to our Family!

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Antonia

Dined 6 days ago

Highly recommend for a delightful dining..food presentation always excellent. Services the best experience always helpfulness

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Lobster Ravioli

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Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Sandestin

4.6

4.6 (974)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Destin

About the restaurant

Your Sandestin Fleming's is located on Grand Boulevard off Highway 98, between Destin and Route 30A, only a short distance from Sandestin's Hilton Hotel and Baytowne Wharf Conference Center. Fleming's in Sandestin is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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MarkVIP

Dined today

Love the friendly service and my steak was great.

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Petite Filet Mignon

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Main Filet Mignon

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Emeril's Coastal

4.5

4.5 (2494)

$30 and under

Seafood

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. The cuisine of Emeril's Coastal is symbolic of Emeril’s deep appreciation and connection to the water. Combined with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and the freshest local ingredients available, Emeril’s Coastal strives to embark you on a seafood experience like no other. The menu features specialties like Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Florida Rock Shrimp Rolls, and Oyster Spaghetti. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.

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karenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

First time at this restaurant. Will definitely be back!

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Primrose at The Henderson

4.1

4.1 (429)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Savor breathtaking Emerald Coast views and creative contemporary cuisine. Named after Destin’s first commercial fishing boat, Primrose presents a true gourmet menu designed by renowned Chef Tyler Simmons. Celebrate gulf-to-table seafood traditions with creative meals and fresh handcrafted sushi. Experience the welcoming Southern hospitality and unforgettable flavors of our signature restaurant.

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Beth

Dined 5 days ago

My Dad said it was the best restaurant meal he had ever had, and he is 88!

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